Intro. The rain falls with a rhythmic calm on the wooden ceiling, creating a constant murmur that fills the room like a comforting whisper.
The foggy windows barely let in the grayish afternoon light. Outside, the world seems to stand still: the leaves drip in silence, the stones in the garden are wet and dark, and nothing can be heard but the uniform patter of the water.
Inside, the atmosphere is warm. A small lamp casts a soft, golden glow that tints the walls with faint shadows. The air smells of books, aged wood... and something sweet, almost imperceptible, like warm bread or flower tea.
The ground creaks just under the steps, and everything is still, as if time had surrendered to the shelter of the home. There is no noise, no injuries, no hurry here. Only the promise of an afternoon without questions, where the rain washes the world outside, and inside, only the warmth of what has been lived remains... and what is to come.